An Essex Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 93)

CAUGHT ON CAMERA Q: My friend has recommended booking a videographer, but we’re nervous about being in front of the lens. How do we relax and enjoy our day? Being filmed can be a nerve-racking experience, and not everyone is comfortable with it. In fact, most of our couples have this worry. My advice is always the same: forget we’re there. When the day comes around, you’ll be focussing on so many other things that the camera becomes a distant memory. We always aim for natural footage and we rarely stage shots. This is to ensure the video is a true reflection of your day as it unfolds. We’re never too close and we always remain respectful of everything else going on, while capturing the natural flow of the wedding from the nerves in the morning to the celebration in the evening. I guarantee you’ll almost forget we’re there on the day, and the memories you’ll have to look back on will make it so worth it. Alex Moore | Wedding Video Essex www.facebook.com/essexweddingvideo YOUR DAY YOUR WAY Q: We want our day to reflect us as a couple. How do we make a venue our own? When you start planning your day, always remember that you’re not getting married to impress a room full of people. It is a celebration of the love that you and your partner share; the most important thing is that it reflects the two of you. With this in mind, the first thing to do is to find a venue that suits you both. For example, if you’re a modern couple looking for something less traditional, don’t waste your time looking at old-fashioned settings. Instead, find somewhere that’s a blank canvas waiting to be transformed to showcase your tastes. Venues with light, bright interiors and simple yet elegant spaces are great for adding your own stamp. Make a list of things that are important to you and chat these through with the venue coordinator so that they can understand your needs, and most importantly, ensure they can fulfil them. Some venues are more flexible than others, so find somewhere that will support your vision and help you create it. Angie Roberts | That Amazing Place | www.thatamazingplace.co.uk https://mat twing.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 89